Working While Black - by Latoya T Brackett (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>"Since the 1990s and the recent rise of the Black Lives Matter movement, there has been a rise in diverse racial representation on television. In particular, Black characters evolved and began to move away from racial stereotypes. In this collection of essays, the representation of Black characters in professional careers is examined. Commentary is also provided on the portrayal of Black people in comparison to stereotypes and the importance of representation. This work also introduces the idea of the Black-collar category to highlight the Black experience in white-collar jobs. The essays are divided into six parts based on profession and zooms in on a select number of Black characters on TV since the 1990s."-Provided by publisher"--<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>In recent years, there has been a rise in diverse racial representation on television. In particular, Black characters have become more actualized and have started extending beyond racial stereotypes. In this collection of essays, the representation of Black characters in professionally defined careers is examined. Commentary is also provided on the portrayal of Black people in relation to stereotypes alongside the importance of Black representation on screen. This work also introduces the idea of Black-collar, a category which highlights the Black experience in white-collar jobs. The essays are divided into six parts based on themes, including profession, and focuses on a select number of Black characters on TV since the 1990s.<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>LaToya T. Brackett</b> is an assistant professor of African American studies, and a member of the Race & Pedagogy Institute's leadership team at the University of Puget Sound. She lives in Tacoma, Washington.
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